How To Make Kate Middleton’s Favourite Salad

Watermelon is trending on TikTok right now – but Kate Middleton was ahead of the game. The Princess of Wales has apparently long been enjoying watermelon salads for her summer lunches, according to sources from Kensington Palace.

A spokesperson from health company Barbend told The Express: ‘Kate favours organic foods for lunch and incorporates as many raw ingredients as possible’, adding: ‘watermelon salads are a staple of Kate’s lunches, and include juicy pink watermelon mixed with avocado, onion, cucumber, and feta cheese – the perfect mix of sweet and savoury.’ 

Kate herself hasn’t confirmed this is her lunch dish of choice, but whether it has had the royal seal of approval or not, a watermelon and feta salad is perfect for the summer. Not only does watermelon taste delicious alongside the tangy, salty feta, the fruit is one of the most hydrating foods out there. 

Intrigued? Here’s how to whip up your own Kate-inspired salad this summer.

Recipe: Watermelon and Feta Salad

Instagram chef Alex Hyslop has whizzed up a recipe for the viral salad, writing: ‘A huge caveat here that I have absolutely no idea if this is actually the watermelon salad Kate makes or if she eats it at all, but according to the very trustworthy UK media this is her daily lunch so I thought I’d give it a go! It’s so fresh, so delicious and perfect for this heatwave.’

Serves 4 as a side salad

Ingredients:

• 1 baby/small watermelon
• 1 block feta
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1 avocado
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lime
• Large handful mint
• Salt & pepper

Method:

1. Slice watermelon in half, remove skin then slice into bite size pieces. Add to a bowl.
2. Chop cucumber into quarters and add to the bowl.
3. Chop avocado into bite size pieces and add to the bowl.
4. Chop feta into cubes and you know what to do, add it to the bowl.
5. Roughly chop the mint and add this in too.
6. Pour the vinegar, olive oil and squeeze lime juice. Season well and gently mix with a large spoon.

Recipe from Alex Hyslop via Instagram @alexskitchenstory